Blue Devils in Second Go
The Decatur Blue Devils meet St Bernard varsity in a repeat clash at 2:30 with Lefty Briscoe and Claude McMurtrie in key roles. Glascock pitches for the visitors as Gilascock supports Downey behind the plate in a strong North Alabama matchup.
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Satans
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Invaders
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Downey
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North Alabama
Baseball Results From The National and American Leagues
The National League saw Boston beat St Louis 4 2 with other games postponed by rain. In the American League New York defeated Chicago 8 4 and Boston prevailed over St Louis 9 8 in ten innings. only games played.
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Associated Press
National League
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Southern Association scores Knoxville over Birmingham
Knoxville defeated Birmingham 13 to 5 in a Southern Association game. Atlanta led 1 6 and Little Rock 0 3 in a short second game of seven innings due to cold. New Orleans beat Nashville 6 to 5. enna Cnaithnetge postponed due to cold.
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Knoxville
Birmingham
Atlanta
Little Rock
New Orleans
Nashville
Enna
Schedule Update for Tonight's Major League Games
The slate features Boston at St Louis Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Chicago at New York St Louis at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington Little Rock at Chattanooga Memphis at Atlanta Nashville at Birmingham Knoxville at New Orleans.
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National League
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Soldiers Released Paris War Ministry Announces
The French classes of 1912 and 1913 will be released from military service under an order effective May 11. The men are 47 and 49 years old. The move aligns with government policy to allow elder men, fathers or large families and agricultural workers to resume normal life.
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Paris
War Ministry
Briez Chats About Sports News Brief
Rumor file reports Ray Blades may face exile if the Cardinals do not contend by July 4. Rabbit Maranville joins Ray Dean's travel baseball school faculty. Arthur Donovan receives cheers at a testimonial dinner. A Deacon jokes the National League winner needs fewer than 97 victories. The New York Sun notes a Yankees sale to James A Farley near completion.
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Rabbit Maranville
Ray Dean
Arthur Donovan
Deacon Bill
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Wrigley Designs Sleeveless Cubs Uniforms Says Brown
Warren W. Brown of the Chicago Herald American mocks Phil Wrigley for new Cub uniforms resembling sleeveless vests. He jokes that the design is an economy measure aimed at pitchers missing arms, implying sleeves are avoided by the team.
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Chicago Herald-American
Phil Wrigley
Cub
Wrigley
Umpire Willie Wilson in Controversial Knife Incident
The report recalls Willie Wilson, an umpire linked to a knife incident with Texas League players, and notes his dramatic change in behavior. It also touches on Jack Hurley guiding Billy Petrolle, George Nyberg's boxing success, upcoming Roller Hockey at Hershey, and a note about The Brooklyn Trust Co. denying ownership of Dodgers interests. The Bermuda summer sports program came under censor scrutiny.
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Billy Petrolle
Fargo Express
George Nyberg
Hershey
Brooklyn Trust Co
Dodgers
Ebbets
The Old College Try at Rice Football
Coach Jess Neely steers Rice football toward the old time spirit. A spring practice game saw a lineman throw a punch at an official and bounce him to the ground briefly, after a disputed touchdown ruling by the official.
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Jess Neely
Rice
Dempsey Returns to Stage in Aquacade Returns
Hannah Williams Dempsey resumes performing as a warbler in Billy Rose's Aquacade at the Ritz Hotel in Beantown and later at Ben Marden's Riviera. Newport’s famed ocean links near wind up as a public course. Bill Henry, ex Sports editor, becomes a twice grandparent in successive days. A Rollie weeny day ahead.
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Billy Rose
Ritz Hotel
Beantown
Ben Marden
Riviera
Ocean Links
Newport
Bill Henry
Los Angeles
Joe Cronin Poses With Jimmy Double-X In Boston Photo
In Boston photographers asked baseball star Joe Cronin to pose leaning on Jimimy Double-X during a recent street scene capturing sports figures and local color.
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Boston
Joe Cronin
Jimimy
Angott Wins Lightweight Title In Kentucky Thriller
Sammy Angott of Louisville captured the lightweight crown in a 15 round win over Davy Day before about 8000 fans on Derby Eve. Referee Jack Dempsey scored six rounds for Angott, five for Day, with four even. NBA recognition varied by state and Ambers held non NBA title elsewhere.
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Sammy Angott
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Davy Day
Jack Dempsey
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Day
Marin
Associated Pross
New York
Lou Ambers
NBA
Train Crash Kills One, Injures Twenty Six in Allier
A local train broke through a flood weakened bridge near Valton Allier. The fourth coach collapsed as the train crossed the span, causing the locomotive baggage car and three passenger coaches to derail leaving the rails. One person died and 26 were injured.
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Paris
Valton
Allier Department
Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Favors Bimelech
Louisville May 4 The 66th Kentucky Derby draws a large crowd as Bimelech the undefeated Cal R Bradley colt is favored to win with Dit Midland and Midland poised as key challengers. Track conditions are expected to be fast and post time around 4 45 p m central.
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Northport Drops Game to Kettle Falls 40 to 4
Kettle Falls defeated Northport 40 to 4 in Kettle Falls Washington on May 4. Northport used all players, including a girl pitcher, as fatigue ended the seventh inning early.
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Wash
Northport High School
Northport
Friday Jinx Hits Leaders in Southern Association Baseball
In a string of reversals, first division clubs faltered as underdogs swept games. Memphis Chicks did not play due to cold weather. Atlanta Crackers rose from fifth to fourth with two wins over Little Rock. New Orleans beat Nashville. Knoxville over Birmingham 13 to 5.
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Chattanooga Lookouts
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Little Rocks
New Orleans
Nashville Volunteers
Knoxville Smokies
Birmingham Barons
21 Arrested in Night Wave Endangering Netherlands Security
In The HaguePremier Derek Jan De Geer announced that 21 individuals were arrested and interned during the night for acts that endangered national security. He insisted the arrests were based on personal actions rather than political poetry or views.
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Derek Jan de Geer
Nation
Netherlands
Cronin Declares He Relies On Foxx Too Much
Cronin quips that he is leaning on Foxx as it is, signaling limited reliance on others and highlighting Foxx as the key performer in the context.
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Cronin
Foxx
Dodgers Aim for First as Likely Leaders Look to Hold Lead
Dodgers seek to maintain top position as they chase first place in the standings. Managers emphasize steady pitching and timely hitting to secure key series against rivals.
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Dodgers
Local Boys Meet Cullman Monday At Civic Center
Decatur Boys Club prepares for a tough home match against Cullman at the Civic Center Monday night after a 5 2 win over Florence. Lineups include Bobby Willingham versus Moon Mullins and Shorty Sutton facing Marion Worley among others.
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Shorty Sutton
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Buddy Aldridge
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Dewey Clayton
Dummy Oaks
Wilson Campbell
Italian predicts invasion of Britain
Giovanni Ansaldo writing for Count Galeazzo Ciano in In Telegrafo predicts that Germany will invade British territory. He cites British fear and the German will to win, noting that other papers also speculate on the possibility.
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Doctor Clarifies Held Up Comment In False Alarm
Detectives rushed to the office of Dr. Lee Edwards after a man yelled that the doctor had abruptly ended a phone call saying I am being held up. Dr. Edwards said he simply had no time for further conversation.
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Lee Edwards
Woman Dies After Car Runs Over Her in Illinois
Mrs. Olen Deatherage, 41, died from injuries after her car collided with another, were thrown to the pavement, and the wheels passed over her last Wednesday in Springfield Illinois. She died last night from injuries sustained in the incident.
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Olen
Red Sox storm to early season lead with 9-8 10-inning win
Cronin Clouters deliver power as Boston beat St. Louis 9-8 in ten with four homers led by Tabor Williams and Cronin. Yankees win 8-4 over White Sox to stay near .500 as Bees also win 4-2 over Cardinals amid rain and cold.
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Associated Press
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Daily Want Ad Buys Demand For Good Apartments
In a bustling market good apartments attract steady renters as daily want ads highlight prime locations and competitive rents. Landlords seek reliable tenants, while seekers find size and features aligned with their budgets.
Limestone County Fishing Rodeo Set for May 8 9 10
Invitations issued for Limestone County fishing rodeo sponsored by the Athens Rotary Club to benefit the Limestone County Crippled Children’s Association. Rules cover rod and reel with artificial bait, trot line permitted for non game fish, registration before noon May 8, 1940, 50 cent fee, waters at Wheeler and Wilson lakes, dawn to 3 PM May 10, affidavit of compliance, one day bag limit, no multiple prizes, out-of-town entries by jet address, grand prize a $55 Johnson outboard motor.
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Athens Rotary Club
Limestone County Crippled Children’s Association
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Courthouse Lawn
Athens
Ala
W. C. Chambers
Athen
Lonnie Cribb
Larry McPhail Captures Hearts With 1940 Daffiness Boys
Larry McPhail drew praise from the sports world for his 1940 edition of the Daffiness Boys. The work earned admiration and sparked buzz about his playful take on baseball and team spirit.
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Larry McPhail
Kaiser
Daffiness Boys
Reorganized Boy Club Opens With Smooth First Match
The reorganized Boy Club staged its first match on the new program Thursday before a fair crowd. Spectators praised the seamless flow with no delays between bouts. Marvin Worley invites boys to join and contact him by phone or at the Civic Center. next match features the Cullman club on Monday night.
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Phon
Civic Center
Cullman Club
Progress Club Endorses Athens Daylight Saving Time
The Progress Club of Athens votes 19 to 1 in favor of adopting daylight saving time. City officials have not yet acted and will wait for clearer guidance before proceeding.
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Athens
Ala
The
Progress Club
Settlement rumoured between Sinclair Oil and Mexico
Washington reports a settlement likely reached between Sinclair Oil Company and Mexico over seizures of oil properties. Reliable sources in both Washington and Mexico City said the accord may be confirmed soon.
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Sinclair Oil Company
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